Provides support to mother/infant dyads with breastfeeding needs and lactation problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for adolescents and adults as necessary; Accountable for evaluation of continuous quality improvement, and compliance with hospital policy and procedure.
1. Instructs mothers on all tasks necessary to initiate and maintain lactation during the infant’s hospitalization; may include prenatal instruction and post-discharge follow-up
2. Evaluates breastfeeding oral motor mechanics of infants and milk transfer making appropriate recommendations and management strategies
3. Documents observations, assessments and recommendations made during consultation in patient record
4. Performs all tasks necessary to ensure the mother’s adherence to quality control departmental policies related to milk collection, storage and transport
5. Obtains information on maternal medication use and evaluates its compatibility or prohibitive status related to breastfeeding or expressed breast milk feeding
6. Attends continuing education Workshops, seminars and in-services and fulfills all mandatory education requirements as documented on staff development roster
7. Attends staff meetings and/or reads minutes 90% of the time to keep abreast of current information as documented in meeting sign-in sheets
8. Participates in Hospital Performance Improvement activities, offers written or verbal recommendations and Participates in development of team goals on a yearly basis
Minimum Requirements:
Associate Degree , Nursing
Two years lactation expereince
Registered Nurse; Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); BLS, NRP
Where You'll WorkSt. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Lactation Educator RN • College Station, TX
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